VAT Filing UAE: A Complete 2026 Guide for SMEs
How to Maintain QFZP Status Year After Year The practical answer is governance, not luck. We recommend a quarterly QFZP review: track qualifying versus non-qualifying revenue against the de minimis ratio, document all related-party transactions with arm’s length analysis, confirm substance through HR and operations sign-offs, and reconcile the management accounts to the IFRS audit […]
Free Zone 0% Corporate Tax UAE: How to Qualify in 2026
Introduction The UAE’s free zones built their global reputation on one promise: 0% corporate tax. That promise still holds in 2026 — but only for businesses that meet the strict conditions of a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP). Many free zone owners assume their tax-free status is automatic. It is not. The FTA has been […]
UAE Corporate Tax Guide 2026: Rates, Rules & Filing for SMEs
Introduction The UAE corporate tax regime, effective since June 2023, has reshaped how every business operating in the Emirates manages compliance, planning, and reporting. For 2026, the rules are stable but enforcement is tightening — the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has begun issuing penalties for late registration, missed filings, and inadequate record-keeping. If you run […]